Office of the Provost
The university carries out its academic mission primarily through its 14 colleges and schools, which offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. Additionally, several other academic units collaborate with the colleges and schools to advance education, research, creative work, and community engagement. This includes the work of various academic units and the University's innovative centers and institutes.
FAMU’s colleges and schools drive academic excellence through diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Each is dedicated to fostering intellectual growth, career readiness, and innovation across fields from the arts to health and business. Through rigorous curricula, research, and community partnerships, these colleges and schools equip students to become leaders and make meaningful contributions in their professions and communities.
College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS)
Learn MoreCAFS enjoys a rich educational legacy as the original land-grant component implemented at FAMU. Our students are prepared to become skilled professionals in the agriculture and food sciences professions.
College of Education (COE)
Learn MoreThe FAMU-COE has played a significant role in the state's future. The College of Education was the first and only college, department, or major within the university at its inception in 1887.
College of Law
Learn MoreOur commitment to social justice and service is the foundation of our law program. You'll learn from instructors and peers who strive to make a difference in the world, especially for traditionally underserved communities!
College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS)
Learn MoreThe College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health provides you with robust education, hands-on experiences, and guidance from our expert faculty to prepare you for a successful career in the field.
College of Science & Technology (CST)
Learn MoreGraduates from the college’s programs have a strong tradition of achieving excellence and assuming leadership positions in academia, the public and private sectors, and in health care professions!
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Learn MoreThe FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is the joint engineering school for Florida A&M and Florida State universities.
School of Allied Health Sciences (SOAHS)
Learn MoreThe School of Allied Health Sciences (SOAHS) is one of three health professional schools at FAMU. Overall, FAMU ranks as the number one producer of African-American allied health professionals in Florida.
School of Architecture & Engineering Technology (SAET)
Learn MoreThe SAET is committed to meeting society's challenges by consistently improving the quality of the School's programs through research, public service, and recruitment, retention, and graduation of high-quality students.
School of Business & Industry (SBI)
Learn MoreWherever leadership is essential, multimillion-dollar deals are to be made and acts of service are to be rendered, SBI’s distinguished alumni, the SBI Force, is there!
School of Graduate Studies and Research
Learn MoreSGSR works collaboratively with all academic units to educate and train future scholars, teachers, researchers and professionals and to produce knowledge and research in the fields and areas in which they will work.ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC)
Learn MoreDevelop the ability to present, persuade and convince as you learn how to represent yourself and others through words and images. Take advantage of our connections with prominent websites, papers, and organizations.
School of Nursing (SON)
Learn MoreThe FAMU SON is the oldest continuing baccalaureate nursing program in the United States at a historically black institution. It is recognized as the first baccalaureate program in Florida.
School of the Environment (SOE)
Learn MoreThe SoE is a multidisciplinary unit that offers a range of services to students, governmental agencies, private sector companies, communities and other organizations!
Working alongside FAMU’s colleges, these units support specialized programs, interdisciplinary research, creative initiatives, and public service efforts that enrich the academic experience and broaden FAMU's impact locally and globally. Through these collaborations, FAMU students and faculty gain access to unique opportunities for growth, innovation, and leadership.
FAMU’s centers and institutes are hubs of innovation, research, and community engagement, supporting the university’s mission to address critical challenges and promote public service. These units bring together experts and resources across disciplines, advancing solutions in areas such as health, technology, and the environment. Through collaborative research and outreach, FAMU’s centers and institutes offer students unique opportunities for hands-on learning and societal impact.
Center for Biological Control
Learn MoreGenerate, apply, and transfer innovative, ecologically based solutions to pest problems affecting agriculture, natural resources, and human health while developing the human capacity for continued future innovation.
Center for Deliberative Democracy, Civic Engagement, and Census Information
Learn MoreProduces cutting edge research on public policy initiatives and voter behavior, provides voter survey services, and offers free civic education seminars to the public upon request.
Center for Disability Access and Resources
Learn MoreThe Center for Disability Access and Resources provides services and academic accommodations for students of all backgrounds on campus with documented physical, psychological, and learning disabilities.
Center for Environmental Equity and Justice
Learn MoreAn information resource center to increase the community, faith-based organizations, state and local government, and other interested parties' awareness of environmental justice issues in Florida and throughout the country.
Center for Ethnic Psychological Research and Application
Learn MoreA major resource at the local, state, and national levels in research, training, education, and application on issues involving behavioral/mental health, particularly of African Americans and other marginalized populations.
Center for International Agricultural Trade Development Research and Training
Learn MoreProvides the leadership for the college’s international agricultural development assistance, research and training programs in developing and emerging economies.
Center for Plasma Science and Technology (CePaST)
Learn MoreProduce world-class scientific and technological innovation in theoretical, experimental, and computational plasma physics and photonics.
Center for Viticulture Science and Small Fruit Research
Learn MoreConduct basic and applied research and provide service that will promote the development of a viable viticulture industry in Florida
Center for Water Resources
Learn MoreA focal point for faculty research in water resources, the catalyst for developing collaborative projects, and a conduit to recruit undergraduate and graduate students and to reach out to stakeholders.
Center of Cyber Security (FCCS)
Learn MoreFocuses on education, research and development for all aspects of information security, including systems vulnerability, theory development and formalization methodologies, and mobile computing.
Institute for Building Sciences
Learn MoreTo foster and coordinate projects that improve the built environment and the lives of residents.
Institute of Public Health
Learn MoreFAMU Institute of Public Health was created by the 1995 Florida Legislature with the mission of improving the health status of Florida’s poor and underserved.
Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley Music Institute
Learn MoreThe mission of the Julian “Cannonball” and Nathaniel “Nat” Adderley Music Institute is to propel the program upward to the highest echelons of Music Business programs – a level befitting the legacy of these celebrated musicians from FAMU.
Meek-Eaton Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center and Museum
Learn MoreExploring Meek-Eaton galleries allows the visitor to embark on a journey through time, culture, and resilience. From the moment you step through the doors, you're immersed in a rich tapestry of stories, struggles, and triumphs that span centuries.
STEM Center for the Advancement of Learning, Achievement and Research (SCALAR)
Learn MorePlays a leading role in increasing STEM retention and graduation rates by facilitating a coordinated, comprehensive, institutional-wide approach to increasing student success in STEM disciplines.
Small Business Development Center (Affiliate)
Learn MoreHelps existing and startup small businesses grow and compete in today’s global economy. Our services lead to significant job creation, investments, and economic growth throughout northwest Florida.
Sustainability Institute
Learn MoreServes the university and its students in support of the School of The Environment, student career development, sustainability initiatives, and the President’s commitment to sustainability.
Brooksville Agricultural Research Environmental Research Station (BAERS)
Learn MoreBAERS' 3,800 acres is inhabited by many species of wildlife and plant life that are a true picture of natural art. The land was transferred to FAMU from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) in 2015.
Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS)
Learn MorePromote research, scholarship, and community engagement focused on the rich histories, cultures, experiences, and contributions of the African Diaspora to the world.
Center for Faculty ADVANCEment at FAMU
Learn MoreTo help faculty members thrive, the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) provides professional development events, programs, and resources for every career level and discipline to help enhance your teaching to educate the next generation of global leaders.
Center for Health Equity
Learn MoreReduce cancer disparities in Blacks and Latinos and train/increase the pool of underrepresented Black and Latino scientists conducting health disparity research at UF and USC-NCCC.
Center for Spatial Ecology & Restoration
Learn MoreFoster sustainable, efficient land stewardship using innovative geospatial technology & solutions. Training the next generation of environmental professionals by engaging university students, faculty, and staff in CSER projects.
Center of Excellence for Indoor Air Quality
Learn MoreServe as the authoritative center for studies, testing, education, and analysis of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Florida. Dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our communities by providing reliable and comprehensive information about IAQ through technology, research, and analysis.
Cooperative Science Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems-II
Learn MoreRecruit, educate, train, and graduate a new generation of scientists, particularly from underrepresented communities, in NOAA-mission aligned STEM disciplines, equipped to utilize interdisciplinary approaches to address issues confronting marine and coastal communities.
Cyber Policy Institute (Cyπ)
Learn MoreOur mission is to address policy challenges presented by the development of digital sciences and their impacts on society and humanity, conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, and produce students who will be future leaders in cyber policy.
Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD)
Learn MoreProvides the constituents of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with quality childcare. Serves as a resource facility for many facets of early childhood education, including community service, and graduate research.
Solar Energy Solar District HQ
Learn MoreStudent teams are challenged with designing solar systems (and storage systems, later in the Final Deliverable phase) within the challenge boundary of FAMU’s campus.